Australia-ChinaBusinessWeek 2008 will take place in Melbourne on the 11-12 June.With a special focus on China, this year BusinessWeek is an excellent opportunity for small to medium business looking to expand into the booming Chinese marketplace. BusinessWeek 2008 brings together some of the biggest names and finest minds in trade across the Australian and Chinese marketplaces bringing a world of opportunity to the doorstep of Australian businesses.An opportunity to grow your business contacts through networking with a focus on "China Import and Export opportunities." Keynote speakers include Government and Industry leaders.

The feature event of BusinessWeek 2008 will be the BW08 Forum Luncheon, an ideal opportunity for those looking to position themselves within the lucrative Chinese marketplace. The cream of trade and finance expertise in Asian trade will be attending, representing a unique opportunity for business looking to carve out their niche in Australia’s greatest trading partner. The Forum Luncheon provides a valuable overview of Australia’s unique position as a valued China trading partner, and explores the realities and pitfalls for Australian businesses in building and strengthening trade partnerships at a time of enormous opportunity.

It is also a unique opportunity for networking, bringing together many like-minded and driven businesspeople from both countries, eager to expand their understanding and operations on both sides of the South China Sea.

This high powered Forum attracts senior delegates from industry and government, from both around Australia and China. Four sessions cover relevant and timely advice and strategy for business professionals and industry observers. Other speakers include Professor Mark Crosby, Melbourne University and Christena Singh, Sensis Business Index.

A highlight will be a keynote speech from Phil Ruthven, founder and Executive Chairman of the IBIS Group.

The growth opportunities for Australian businesses entering China are unprecedented in Australia’s export history. Australia-China relations have never been warmer, and business opportunities between the two countries have never been more lucrative. Recent changes in Chinese domestic and foreign trade policy have resulted in increased opportunities and encouragement for foreign investment and trade. This has opened up a world of prospects and the accompanying pitfalls. The BW08 Networking Breakfast is designed to put you face to face with those who will help you evaluate and manage the sometimes tricky path of foreign market opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to forge lasting associations and mutually beneficial business relationships which will be invaluable to any organization serious about expanding into Asia.